Morning coffee chat, any topic:

[Justagirl💃]

I'm in recovery mode but almost back to feeling normal now.

Last Tuesday, I had one of these installed. Warning - adult content:
ATOMS Animated Video - treatment for male incontinence - YouTube

This was necessary due to worsening incontinence, losing around 200ml per day, thanks to the long term side effects of follow-up radiation therapy back in 2016 after my unsuccessful radical prostatectomy.

Such is life.

I'm right there with you in the incontinence arena. Been there since my first stroke. 😐

I do hope your recovery goes well!

As well a the obvious other medical conditions. 

[Justagirl💃]

Today's project will be a denim vest with silk lining.

They are having cowboy/girl dress up day again this month for county fair week, so I want to be ready.

I had some denim left over from my "bib overalls" days back when I was still in "boy-mode".  I might as well use it up.

Update: decided to scratch the silk lining. That material would best serve a new blouse. It's now just a denim vest without lining. 

[Justagirl💃]

6 fun facts about Labor day:

https://www.hydroworx.com/blog/fun-facts-labor-day/#:~:text=Labor%20Day%20Facts&text=Oregon%20was%20the%20first%20to,house%20opened%20on%20Labor%20Day.

[tryingtoaccept]

This drop in testosterone has been a crazy ride.  My T levels plummeted over the last year and I am still trying to get my head back straight.  It has really screwed with my thinking ability, attitude, and energy level.  I stay tired and exhausted all the time.  I go Friday to get my blood tested, hopefully the doctor will get me back to some type of normal.  I know all you guys have gone through this before so you know what I am talking about.  This is a crazy ride that I hope stabilizes soon.  I will see what mother nature has in store for my future.

[taxmapper]

Well makes me wonder if something else isn't happening in my world. 

I have quite the labido to say the least but cravings that are not what I was use to, and moreover, weird feelings from INSIDE me, not the "conquer the female" aspect. 
but need to be close. 

[tryingtoaccept]

Well makes me wonder if something else isn't happening in my world.

I have quite the labido to say the least but cravings that are not what I was use to, and moreover, weird feelings from INSIDE me, not the "conquer the female" aspect.
but need to be close.

Sounds like you also have some crazy hormonal attacks going on.

[Justagirl💃]

Well makes me wonder if something else isn't happening in my world.

I have quite the labido to say the least but cravings that are not what I was use to, and moreover, weird feelings from INSIDE me, not the "conquer the female" aspect.
but need to be close.

I can understand the weird cravings and feelings as I became more emotional and started liking more pastel colors as my natural testosterone levels dropped.

I'm assuming I was always high on estrogen because of my body curves since puberty and intersex, but older age allowed that estrogen to really "go too work."

In my case "feelings" I had experienced "all my life" but suppressed became unbearably apparent. I had no choice but to address these feelings, and acceptance was no easy task.

Society likes to organise individuals into clean cut boxes that don't really fit, but we are still individuals. 
Taking a good look at yourself without the societal norms influence is key into finding yourself. Look at who you are physically and mentally, likes and dislikes, etc...

After your know yourself, then and only then can you find where you personally fit within society. 

[tryingtoaccept]

Well said Birdie

[Evolver]

I do hope your recovery goes well!

As well a the obvious other medical conditions.

Thank you. Everything is going according to plan in a physical sense. My mind has been a bit messed up along the way, but I'll get there. After graciously slipping into the background for a while, my inner woman is now starting to re-emerge and make her presence felt.

[Justagirl💃]

I do hope your recovery goes well!

As well a the obvious other medical conditions.

Thank you. Everything is going according to plan in a physical sense. My mind has been a bit messed up along the way, but I'll get there. After graciously slipping into the background for a while, my inner woman is now starting to re-emerge and make her presence felt.

That as great news on both accounts. 💞

[Justagirl💃]

Today is a great morning, 

This is the first day in years that I will be 100% insulin free!

I have gone from 110 units a day down to zero basically by modifications to my diet, many of those against the advise of the dietition. 

Her advice was always, "you need carbs to burn carbs." That always left me "needing" insulin. 

I greatly reduced but not stopped completely my carb intake supplimenting it with salads and proteins. I still eat small amounts of carbs, but minimal only. I have not changed the "amount of food" I eat per serving, so I do feel full. 

Blood sugars have been slowly declining and my A1C was a 5. 
I have also dropped 50 pounds in weight, but am currently hovering. Perhaps I'll start dropping weight again here soon. 

I'm celebrating with my egg salad on rice cakes breakfast with a side salad this morning. ☺️

[taxmapper]

Right on! 


Keep it going! 

[Charli 💕]

Today is a great morning,

This is the first day in years that I will be 100% insulin free!

I have gone from 110 units a day down to zero basically by modifications to my diet, many of those against the advise of the dietition.

Her advice was always, "you need carbs to burn carbs." That always left me "needing" insulin.

I greatly reduced but not stopped completely my carb intake supplimenting it with salads and proteins. I still eat small amounts of carbs, but minimal only. I have not changed the "amount of food" I eat per serving, so I do feel full.

Blood sugars have been slowly declining and my A1C was a 5.
I have also dropped 50 pounds in weight, but am currently hovering. Perhaps I'll start dropping weight again here soon.

I'm celebrating with my egg salad on rice cakes breakfast with a side salad this morning. ☺️

That's GREAT news Birdie! Always remember the doctor's code, a patient cured is a customer lost. They only want to "treat" you, not cure you.

But you are kicking it!

Charli💕

[Charli 💕]

Good Morning folks!

I have had my coffee and am out to the shop to build another work table for my wife. Yesterday we had to go to the tractor supply to get the hardware needed for today's project. Well, I was bent over to gather the bolts I needed and removed my glasses so I could see. I hung them on my undershirt and not my shirt which lowered my shirt to expose my cleavage, plus being bent over showed everything. I looked up to see a 30ish-year-old man staring down my chest. We made eye contact, he rushed off knowing he had just been busted (no pun intended) for looking down my top. My wife and I had a good laugh once back in the car. She said "I guess it doesn't matter who the breasts are on, a woman or a man. Breasts are just breasts.

I love my new underwire bras they do give me better projection while giving great underarm support. 

Charli

[Justagirl💃]

 She said "I guess it doesn't matter who the breasts are on, a woman or a man. Breasts are just breasts.

I love my new underwire bras they do give me better projection while giving great underarm support.

Charli

Yes, breasts are breasts 😉

Underwire bras are so much better at providing support, and cleavage! 🤭